SHAKA: Large Pink, Blue and Brown Wool Basket

SHAKA: Large Pink, Blue and Brown Wool BasketSHAKA is a beautiful, one off handwoven basket boasting bands of Pink, Blue and Brown. Hand woven by women within a small weaving cooperative in rural Eastern Kenya, these colourful baskets are woven using traditional methods and geometric designs. These storage baskets make fabulous planters as well as fun storage for nursery toys, knitting, craft activities and winter accessories their uses are endless! These African woven baskets are known

These natural

and is made from wild veta vera – an indigenous crop also known as Elephant Grass

called the GARI

Want to know more about the people behind the baskets

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Basket weaving within a group empowers women to support their families with a flexible income in the dry seasons

When you take home one of our woven baskets you actively support these weavers and their families

toy basket

and boasts a naturally waxy finish which makes it water and stain-resistant – perfect for placing under mugs and glasses

or to store towels

purple pop and vintage pink stripes

orange and black pop against a creative patterning